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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,742.91, 1,194,702.27 and 483,772.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,742.91, 1,194,702.27 and 483,772.83 is: 667,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,742.91 : 1,194,702.27 = 483,772.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,742.91/1,194,702.27 = 483,772.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,742.91x = 1,194,702.27 × 483,772.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,742.91x = 577,964,498,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,964,498,165.32/865,742.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,593.68

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